REI's Latest Collab Gear Collection Is All About Inclusivity in the Outdoors
The fresh, 22-piece collection of fleece, jackets, pants, packs, and more goes from town to trail and meets the needs of the Black outdoor community
Brandy Brooks
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How Life Outside Prepared Comedian Tawny Newsome to Take on Hollywood
The LA-based actress, musician, and outdoorist talks growing up on a farm, working with Steve Carell, and being Black in nature